British guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer Rosie Frater-Taylor effortlessly blurs the boundaries between indie pop, folk, and jazz. With a rare combination of technical virtuosity, emotional depth, and sophisticated songwriting, Rosie has established herself as one of the most compelling emerging artists of her generation.
Initially receiving drum lessons from her father at the age of eight. By ten, she had written her first song and by fourteen, she was performing original music on London’s live circuit. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, her music seamlessly combines intricate harmonies, memorable melodies, and a distinctive artistic voice that feels both contemporary and timeless. Moving effortlessly between intimacy and exploration, she creates a sound that is rich, dynamic, and deeply affecting. Whether through her expressive vocals, inventive guitar work, or nuanced production, Rosie brings a unique sense of authenticity to everything she creates. From her debut Bloom (2021) - which has amassed over 4 million streams and earned a nomination at the Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards - through to her latest release Featherweight and now, forthcoming album, Rosie has steadily built an international audience of deeply engaged “real music” fans.
Featherweight has received widespread critical acclaim, with support from KCRW, BBC Radio 1 and Jazz FM, alongside coverage from MOJO, Jazzwise and Hi-Fi, and a Qobuz Indie Jazz playlist cover feature. Following a performance at the Gibson Garage London launch, Jimmy Page praised her “connection with the guitar.” Rosie has also been featured on Qwest TV and Spotify’s Best of Jazz UK 2024 editorial playlist.
“Featherweight is the best album I’ve heard in a long time… Rosie is the most exciting artist I’ve heard since Amy Winehouse”
SEAL’s Album Of The Year
“Astonishingly mature album for one so young. A rock foundation heightened by nuanced jazz chords and folk-style finger-picking”
MOJO Magazine ★ ★ ★ ★
“Jimmy Page was bowled over by her playing. Now Rosie Frater-Taylor is injecting jazz solos into pop for an all-new sound. Jazz chops, indie spirit"
Guitar World ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A captivating live performer, Rosie leads a standout band and has toured extensively across the UK and Europe appearing at major festivals including Love Supreme Festival, We Out Here Festival, XJAZZ Festival, Cully Jazz Festival and the London Jazz Festival. She has shared stages with artists such as John Scofield, Michael League, Chris Buck, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Madison Cunningham, reflecting her ability to move effortlessly between jazz and more pop-rock adjacent spaces.
Rosie’s artistry extends to the digital realm, where her engaging one-minute covers have garnered a devoted following. Highlights include her 2-million-streamed rendition of Stevie Nicks’ “Dreams” and a jazz-inflected interpretation of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill.” In 2024, Rosie collaborated with the critically acclaimed Modern Jazz & Folk Ensemble whose self-titled LP (featuring Pentangle’s Jacqui McShee) is out now on Acid Jazz Records.
Rosie is entering a major new phase with an upcoming album due to be released on iconic German label ACT: “I'm so excited to be warmly welcomed into the wonderful world of ACT!” says Rosie Frater-Taylor. “Our thoughts on music, genres, industry, AI and everything that matters to me align deeply and I can't wait to release my next album through this iconic label and work with such a great and dedicated team.”
ACT director Andreas Brandis states: “Rosie Frater-Taylor is a unique and extremely versatile young artist. She is part of a new generation of innovative UK musicians who draw on their strong jazz background and exceptional musicianship to create music that is entirely their own and appeals to a wide audience across generations and genres. This is exactly what we strive for at ACT, and we’re excited to embark on this journey together.”
Stay tuned! :)
"Jazz guitar wunderkind Rosie Frater-Taylor showcases her varsity skills as guitarist, songwriter, & vocalist in her one-of-a-kind style. The 24-y/o deploys a remarkable handling of playing, singing, and performance. She takes cues from her jazz roots all the way into a scatting finale set against notes of ‘90s alt and a touch of surrealist noise rock”
KCRW, “Give & Take” Track Of The Week
